Blue Ridge Cusd 18 School District
School District · Farmer City, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
670
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
670
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#234 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,061
+$1,371 vs Illinois median
District size
670 students
Smaller than Illinois median
The short answer
Blue Ridge Cusd 18 ranks #234 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Blue Ridge Cusd 18's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Blue Ridge Intermediate-JR HS (8.0/10), Blue Ridge High School (6.5/10), and Ruth M Schneider Elem School (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +20.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Blue Ridge Cusd 18 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Blue Ridge Cusd 18
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Ridge Intermediate-JR HS | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Blue Ridge High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Ruth M Schneider Elem School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Blue Ridge Cusd 18
Blue Ridge Cusd 18 is a Farmer City, Illinois school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 670 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. District-level spending was $18,061 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Blue Ridge Cusd 18 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Blue Ridge Intermediate-JR HS, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, Blue Ridge Cusd 18 students show an average math proficiency of 35.8% and ELA proficiency of 41.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Blue Ridge Cusd 18, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Blue Ridge Cusd 18 with test data.
Schools in Blue Ridge Cusd 18
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Farmer City
- Total Enrollment
- 670
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- District spending per student
- $18,061NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Blue Ridge Cusd 18?
Blue Ridge Cusd 18 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Blue Ridge Cusd 18?
The average composite rating for Blue Ridge Cusd 18 is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Blue Ridge Cusd 18?
Blue Ridge Cusd 18's district-level spending was $18,061 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Blue Ridge Cusd 18?
The average student-teacher ratio in Blue Ridge Cusd 18 is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Blue Ridge Cusd 18?
Blue Ridge Intermediate-JR HS is the highest-rated school in Blue Ridge Cusd 18 with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in Blue Ridge Cusd 18?
Across schools in Blue Ridge Cusd 18 with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Blue Ridge Cusd 18 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Blue Ridge Cusd 18 has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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